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Qatar Emiri Air Force hosts a family cultural exchange for coalition partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abbie Kerns, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, rides a horse during the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QEAF, was a relationship building event that gave families and members of Qatari, U.S. and coalition forces an opportunity to interact and learn about each others cultures. The event included cultural exhibits, regional animals, local food, games for children and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
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Qatar Emiri Air Force hosts a family cultural exchange for coalition partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sadie Jurado, assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, holds a falcon during the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QEAF, was a relationship building event that gave families and members of Qatari, U.S. and coalition forces an opportunity to interact and learn about each others cultures. Falconry is a national pastime in Qatar. The event included cultural exhibits, regional animals, local food, games for children and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
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Qatar Emiri Air Force hosts a family cultural exchange for coalition partners

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Manship, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, holds a falcon during the Qatar Emiri Air Force Family Cultural Exchange at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2017. The cultural exchange, hosted by the QEAF, was a relationship building event that gave families and members of Qatari, U.S. and coalition forces an opportunity to interact and learn about each others cultures. Falconry is a national pastime in Qatar. The event included cultural exhibits, regional animals, local food, games for children and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick Evenson)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A special missions aviator assigned to 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron operates the hoist from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter as part of a training scenario November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. The 46th ERQS provides combat search and rescue capabilities across the region in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Senior Airman Jarrod Williams, an HH-60G Pave Hawk crew chief assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, troubleshoots avionics systems November 21, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Maintenance Airmen work shifts around the clock to ensure rescue teams can rely on safe, mission-capable aircraft in the event of a call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A pararescueman awaits the arrival of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during a training scenario November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Employing air power across the region in support of Operation Inherent Resolve requires trained operators be on-alert to respond should an aircrew ever become isolated in hostile territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Staff Sgt. Kiley Everett, an HH-60G Pave Hawk crew chief assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, troubleshoots avionics systems November 21, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Difficult weather and lighting conditions require combat search and rescue aircraft equipped with advanced avionics systems - and trained specialists capable of maintaining them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, return to base following the completion of a sortie, October 24, 2017 in an undisclosed location. Rescue teams-comprised of pilots, special missions aviators, and pararescuemen - work together to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A pilot assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks avionics systems on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prior to a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Combat search and rescue aircrews frequently train in low-light conditions to keep skills sharp should they ever be called to recover isolated personnel under the cover of night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A special missions aviator assigned to 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, inspects the blades on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter tail rotor prior to a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Rotor blades are subjected to massive amounts of force in-flight and require frequent inspections and repairs in order to ensure safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron waits on alert status November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. The primary mission of the Pave Hawk is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments to recover isolated individuals during war or in humanitarian crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Maintainers assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron work together on HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter engine components November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Maintenance professionals of the 801st EMXS must keep as many aircraft as possible prepared to fly in less that 30 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A special missions aviator assigned to 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepares an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. SMAs are responsible for the inspection and upkeep of a number of components on the aircraft, as well as the operation of on-board weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Staff Sgt. Robert Wainright, an HH-60G Pave Hawk crew chief assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, works to replace a pair of hydraulic lines November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Demanding desert conditions and in-flight vibrations inherent to helicopters are especially taxing on aircraft components, which require frequent inspections to ensure safe operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Aerial support to warfighters

A KC-10 Extender parks on the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s flightine after a refueling mission, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender can refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft within the same mission due to an advanced aerial refueling boom, a hose and drogue centerline refueling system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Chief Master Sgt. Scott Bishop, flight engineer conducts preflight scanning of a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 21, 2017. The 380th generates multiple aircraft types providing combat missions in joint and combined aerospace operations with Army, Navy, Marine Corps & Coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Maj. Justin Fronk, co-pilot talks with Capt. Gabriel Miller pilot, during a refueling mission over Iraq, Oct. 27, 2017. Both pilots are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 380th AEW is responsible for executing the U.S. Central Command's daily air tasking order with air superiority, all-weather precision strike, high altitude all-weather ISR, airborne command and control and air refueling missions around the clock as tasked by the Combined Forces Air Component Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

Tech. Sgt. Dana Granteed, a KC-10 Extender in-flight refueler, adjusts the mirror before a refueling mission over Syria, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender is an advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

An aircraft maintainer pulls chalks out from under a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 27, 2017. The Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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Aerial support to warfighters

An EA-18G Growler waits to be fueled by a KC-10 Extender over Syria, Oct. 27, 2017. The Growler provides tactical jamming and electronic protection to U.S. military forces and allies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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